Australia 50 cents Year of Snake Lunar Calendar Series I proof silver coin 2001

The Australia 50 Cents Lunar Calendar Series I Year of the Snake proof silver coin 2001 is a distinguished issue from the Perth Mint’s celebrated Lunar series. Crafted in pure silver with proof quality, it captures the cultural richness of the Chinese zodiac. The reverse presents a snake, elegantly coiled beside a clutch of eggs, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and the cycle of renewal. Around the design runs a decorative frame with intricate Chinese-inspired ornaments, adding refinement to the overall composition. Inscriptions include “2001,” the Chinese character for Snake, and “1/2 OZ 999 SILVER.” The obverse bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, encircled with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA – 50 CENTS.” The Year of the Snake in Chinese tradition is associated with intuition, intelligence, and an affinity for mystery, making this coin both a cultural treasure and a collector’s masterpiece. With its mirror-like proof strike and symbolic artistry, this piece is a rare and desirable addition to the first Lunar Calendar Series.

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